Stockholm Environment Institute

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SEI is an independent international research institute with 7 centres worldwide. Established in 1989 by the Swedish government, we work on environment and development issues at the local, national, regional and global policy levels.

Our goal is to bring about change for sustainable development by bridging science and policy. We do this by providing integrated analysis that supports decision-makers.

We believe that scientific insights can guide us through change and should inform decision-making and public policy. We also believe that local knowledge and values are crucial in building sustainable lives. Our approach is often highly collaborative, and stakeholder involvement has always been at the heart of SEI’s work. Our projects help to build capacity and strengthen institutions to equip our partners for the long term.

Our researchers are gathered into four thematic teams that tackle overarching issues such as climate change, energy systems, vulnerability and governance, as well as specific problems such as water resources and air pollution. Our work on energy scenarios, sustainability modelling and vulnerability assessments has gained particular recognition.

SEI is an innovator, and has consistently shown the vision to confront issues before they enter the mainstream: our pioneering work on renewable energy and sustainable sanitation has its roots in the early days of the Institute.